XIRIS Blog Residual Stress in Metal Additive Manufacturing: Causes, Measurement, Effects, and Prevention

Metal Additive Manufacturing (Metal AM), hailed as a game-changer in sectors ranging from aerospace to healthcare, is reshaping how metal components are conceived and created. Yet, beneath the surface of this revolutionary process lies a formidable challenge: residual stress. Born of the intense thermal cycles intrinsic to Metal AM, this stress threatens the very qualities—precision, durability, and structural integrity—that industries rely on.